Interviews

Radio personality Shola Ayegbajeje has publicly apologised after making unfounded allegations of match-fixing against Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). The apology followed significant backlash from fans, stakeholders, and the Ibadan-based club, which threatened legal action over the damaging remarks. In a formal statement titled “My Sincerest Apology,” released on May […]

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was criticised by former Manchester City coach Stuart Pearce and Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves following Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Thursday night in the Premier League. Aina’s costly error was directly linked to Brentford’s opening goal, which came just before half-time at the City Ground. Returning from

Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has praised his team’s cohesion and well-implemented football philosophy for their strong showing this season in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Despite personnel changes mid-season, Aduku highlighted the players’ adaptability and understanding of the club’s playing style as crucial to maintaining momentum. Speaking on the team’s consistency, Aduku

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has named Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala as the most difficult opponent he has faced since moving to Italy’s top flight. The Udinese shot-stopper highlighted Dybala’s instant impact off the bench in a particular game as a moment that has stayed with him. Speaking in a recent interview, Okoye shared his

Tolu Arokodare has expressed his ambition to play in the English Premier League, describing it as a dream he is determined to achieve. The Nigerian forward, currently plying his trade at Genk in Belgium, believes that with hard work and patience, he can make the jump to one of the world’s most competitive leagues. Speaking

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has revealed his preferred role on the pitch, stating he thrives as a box-to-box midfielder who can both attack and defend effectively. The Nigerian international, who joined Lazio last summer, has faced a challenging debut season, registering three goals and one assist in 19 Serie A appearances. In an interview with

Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has delivered a blunt assessment of the Super Eagles’ struggles, insisting that coaching changes alone cannot fix the team’s woes. In an interview , Martins argued that the team’s fate in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers lies more in player commitment and effort than in managerial adjustments. The ex-striker, who

Central defender Omar Sowunmi has been included in the EFL Easter Weekend Best XI by football stats platform WhoScored, following standout performances for Bromley. The towering defender recorded an impressive 8.18 rating over two matches, helping his side keep back to back clean sheets against Morecambe and Swindon Town. Sowunmi, who is eligible to play

Echefu Jecinta’s transformation from striker to goalkeeper has been anything but conventional. Today, she commands the box with authority for Ibom Angels, but her journey began on the opposite end of the pitch as a forward with a passion for scoring. “I was once a striker,” she revealed, smiling. “But something inside me just clicked.

Rivers United manager Finidi George has reiterated his side’s commitment to challenging for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) crown, insisting they will fight until the final whistle of the season. Following a narrow 1–0 home win over Sunshine Stars last weekend, Rivers United sit second on the table, trailing current leaders Remo Stars by